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Anglo Norman settlers built this church in 1320, and renovations and enlargements over the centuries have left its walls adorned with many interesting carvings, including exceptional gargoyles, from medieval times.
The church is among the most well preserved…

Historical Adfert Cathedral and its complex of churches is connected to a monastery founded on the site by St. Brendan the Navigator in the sixth century.
St. Brendan is a popular and interesting figure among the Irish saints…

This heritage complex, located in the town of Tralee, chronicles the history of fiercely independent County Kerry and its people. Kerry was nicknamed “the Kingdom” due to its disregard over the years for the country’s rulers in…

Great Blasket Island is the largest of a remote group of rugged and isolated islands off the coast of mainland County Kerry. It is famous as the home of a group of writers, who produced some classic pieces…

Widely considered the birthplace of St. Columba, the area around Gartan Lough encompasses some of the most beautiful mountain country in Ireland/donegal/. Just south of Glenveagh National Park, it is technically within the park but also connected to…

This stone Celtic fort, also known as Grianan Ailigh, is circular in shape and located atop an 810 foot high hill northeast of Letterkenny. The views from this site are breathtaking, and include the areas around Donegal…

Tory Island, also known as Toraigh Island, has been populated for nearly four thousand years, since the time of the Neolithic farmers. This tiny, barren land mass is situated nine miles off the shore of Ireland’s northern peninsulas. It…

This historical site commemorates the ancient celebration of Mayday, or the springtime festival of Beltane. During this feast, the Celts lit fires on the hilltops to rejuvenate the weakened winter sun.
Existing from even before the Iron Age,…

Donegal Castle was built during the 15th century by the heads of the ruling O’Donnell Clan, whose reign lasted in the area until the Flight of the Earls in 1607.
Hugh Roe O’Donnell was the last clan…

The old office of the Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners is the current site of a museum that houses the maritime treasures of the city.
The building was erected in 1822 and also contains a variety of other…